Cruising With JT

I feel there will be an announcement this week. There are many people that need to make or cancel flights for Dec sailings. We have one Dec 12 out of Miami on Symphony and never purchased flights since they would only offer future flight credit if we canceled. Regardless, even as bad as we would like to cruise again, we are not sailing until some of the restrictions are lifted. 

First Eddie Van Halen died today - now cruises cancelled again until 11/30/20.  Time for a nap!
Hang in there guys - I do think they may try short cruises in Dec, hoping, hoping, hoping
(3-4 nights is my guess)

Me from the Oasis sailing next to Celebrity Ship - see ya
 

Well said! I agree with all of this. The screenings will be happening throughout the day as well I imagine, or at least when you get back to the ship from a port. Bottom line is we know this, cruising will not look the same for awhile! I don't think we've ever needed a vaccine as bad as we do now. The world is falling apart, and it's embarassing to see the US be the laughing stock of the world since cases are increasing like crazy. I bet you if cases were under control here, cruising would've started by September, but nope.

My crystal ball shattered while we were moving things to paint during our shelter in place order (HA!), but I have a few thoughts. I have no proof that these are under consideration, but they make sense to my teeny tiny exhausted little brain:
     ~ I see port arrival times actually enforced to reduce the number of people in the port at a time
     ~ I think it is very possible that a negative test will be required to board-at least initially
     ~ Obviously the buffet will be more cafeteria style, but I also see in the main dining room no more combining tables/travel parties that aren't together (we've all done the "dine with a stranger" thing). I think specialty restaurants may extend their dinner hours to allow more spread out reservation times.
     ~ I think there's a decent chance that room service might temporarily go back to complimentary (even if it's just during peak times) to encourage anyone who wants to eat in their room...as much as I love my servers, I know I'd be down to dine on my balcony a night or 2!
     ~ I think we could see theater shows require reservations on all ships, and more performance times offered to spread guests out. My husband works for a large church in our area, and they have gone back to face to face worship with a few simple protocols in place: each row is marked with tape either green or blue...at the 9:00 service people sit in the blue rows and at 10:45 people sit in the green rows. You must keep 3 seats between your family and another. Then, the whole sanctuary is fogged after Sunday service. Something like this would be time consuming for the staff, but simple enough to implement.
     ~ I see masks being required-at least initially like at the Florida theme parks and their resorts...they can be removed if you are eating or settled in poolside (or in the water)
     ~ I think we may see hot tubs closed initially since their capacity isn't really monitored.
I'm sure there are also a ton of things that I haven't thought of, and like I said-I could be wrong about every one of these things. Merely speculation.

Probably more cancellations. If they go bankrupt it won't be announced until they are in the worst case scenario which is Spring 2021 from what I am hearing.

Disembarking!
 

The list has been updated and can be viewed here:  https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/2056-master-member-cruise-list/
 

Year 2016
First Hump Stateroom on starboard side forward.
The last photo isn't of a stateroom but people from the south will recognize these people.  They always come with us for Thanksgiving.  lol
 
 

Harmony of the Seas group cruise 9/16/17 :)

That's a loaded question.....
 
There are many factors...
 
Are there any kids?  Ages?
 
Are you looking for activities or are just looking to relax?
 
There are those that like the bigger ships with all the bells & whistles and others who love the smaller ships because they have more of a "warm & fuzzy" feeling when it comes to getting to know everyone on board.

Just booked Harmony of the Seas July 1, 2017!

Over the years, we have had people share their Royal Caribbean experiences during their cruise on these message boards and it has been a very helpful and fun way for everyone to follow along in the cruise experience.
 
I want to encourage others to do the same, so I have created a dedicated forum specifically for live blogs.  I believe live blogs are extremely helpful for those following along, and fun for the person on the cruise too.
 
My hope is that more people will share their cruise experiences while they are onboard, or shortly after returning home. I love reading live blogs, and I know many others do as well.
 
Some of you may be concerned about writing style and how interesting (or not interesting) your posts would be.  Let me be the first to say these live blogs need not be Shakespeare quality in the least bit.  It's really a summary of what you did, what you liked (and did not like) and photos always do a great job of telling the story too.
 
I cannot wait to read the next live blogs that I know many of you will be sharing!

Hello everyone!
 
I didn't see a thread started on this yet so thought I'd get one started...just wanted to see who else is booked on the Harmony of the Seas group cruise sailing next September 16, 2017!
 
I've already put down my $500 deposit and will be coming along with my sister (she too is a cruise addict).
 
490 days to go! Really looking forward to getting to know you all more over the coming months and hanging out on the world's largest cruise ship together :)
 
Cheers,
John
 
@johnt_83 on Periscope :D

PS -- I am going to try and do my first ever live periscope on Norwegian Pearl this summer to Alaska, still need to look into all the details about their Internet etc but the sailing is on 7/24/2016 and I'll be going with my wife and 4 other friends. Glacier Bay sailing out of Seattle (this is where I live too!)

Hello everyone!
 
I didn't see a thread started on this yet so thought I'd get one started...just wanted to see who else is booked on the Harmony of the Seas group cruise sailing next September 16, 2017!
 
I've already put down my $500 deposit and will be coming along with my sister (she too is a cruise addict).
 
490 days to go! Really looking forward to getting to know you all more over the coming months and hanging out on the world's largest cruise ship together :)
 
Cheers,
John
 
@johnt_83 on Periscope :D

PS -- I am going to try and do my first ever live periscope on Norwegian Pearl this summer to Alaska, still need to look into all the details about their Internet etc but the sailing is on 7/24/2016 and I'll be going with my wife and 4 other friends. Glacier Bay sailing out of Seattle (this is where I live too!)

Hello everyone!
 
I didn't see a thread started on this yet so thought I'd get one started...just wanted to see who else is booked on the Harmony of the Seas group cruise sailing next September 16, 2017!
 
I've already put down my $500 deposit and will be coming along with my sister (she too is a cruise addict).
 
490 days to go! Really looking forward to getting to know you all more over the coming months and hanging out on the world's largest cruise ship together :)
 
Cheers,
John
 
@johnt_83 on Periscope :D

PS -- I am going to try and do my first ever live periscope on Norwegian Pearl this summer to Alaska, still need to look into all the details about their Internet etc but the sailing is on 7/24/2016 and I'll be going with my wife and 4 other friends. Glacier Bay sailing out of Seattle (this is where I live too!)

Hello everyone!
 
I didn't see a thread started on this yet so thought I'd get one started...just wanted to see who else is booked on the Harmony of the Seas group cruise sailing next September 16, 2017!
 
I've already put down my $500 deposit and will be coming along with my sister (she too is a cruise addict).
 
490 days to go! Really looking forward to getting to know you all more over the coming months and hanging out on the world's largest cruise ship together :)
 
Cheers,
John
 
@johnt_83 on Periscope :D

PS -- I am going to try and do my first ever live periscope on Norwegian Pearl this summer to Alaska, still need to look into all the details about their Internet etc but the sailing is on 7/24/2016 and I'll be going with my wife and 4 other friends. Glacier Bay sailing out of Seattle (this is where I live too!)

What the heck...Premium drink package purchased. Bring on the Lava Flows and Labadoozies!

Thank You Bill!!!
I have more important things with that extra money, that I'll be saving to spend it on, like lava flows!!!!

I shut my devices off and enjoy the ride. So to me, not worth it. I'll post pics when I get home, don't want anyone knowing I'm away on vacation whom I haven't already told.

Just Booked today! We'll be in a Board Walk Balcony. 

I got a lovely parting gift this morning when I Woke up on Allure, a Chest Cold/bronchitis. 😢 so feel really Cruddy!!! As soon as I feel better here in a few days, hopefully will post the Daily reviews for the remaining Days I have missed.
Thank You again for Following me!! I look forward to follow whoever wants to periscope from their Cruise!!!!

Yea the more people the better.. Really Allure was so much fun.. Can't wait for Harmony!

Agreed! It's going to be a blast and I want as many of my friends from here as possible to join us for it

Harmony group cruise!

Some nice photos of Harmony in this article:
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3593741/The-cruise-ship-makes-Titanic-look-minnow-docks-Britain-man-braves-thrilling-terrifying-100ft-slide.html